TIPS FOR BIRDERS
GETTING STARTED
Tips on How to Identify a Bird
The challenge of identifying birds is one of the best parts of bird watching. It…
Resources for Young Birders
Two young birders study the Young Birder’s Guide by Bill Thompson, III. Join a Bird…
Top 10 Tips for Better Bird Watching
Anyone can see a bird. Just go outside and look around. No matter where you…
Choosing and Using Binoculars
Young birder with binoculars. Photo by Bill Thompson, III. Choosing your binoculars Every birder needs…
What is a Field Guide?
The first step towards becoming a birder is getting your hands on a good field…
OPTICS
Choosing Pocket Binoculars for Bird Watching
The best binoculars in the world are useless i. You know the story. You left…
Binocular Myths: Debunking the Legends
When you are shopping around for an important purchase, it’s frustrating to find that the…
Using Binoculars: Getting Rid of the Pain in Your Neck
Are your binoculars a pain in the neck? I mean that literally. After an hour…
How to Use Binoculars: Helpful Tips for the Field
The most useful binoculars for bird watching incorporate a few basic features. They have a…
Buying Optics for Children? Here are a Few Tips!
Shopping for optics for a young, budding bird watcher comes with its own unique set…
A Buyer’s Guide to Binoculars
Shopping for optics can often feel like an overwhelming task. How do you decide which…
TRAVEL
Planning the Ultimate Birding Trip
Whoever coined the phrase “anticipation is half the fun” must have been planning a birding…
Birding America’s Rails-to-Trails
Imagine following a gently sloping pathway beside a rushing stream on a sunny spring morning….
The Charles Kuralt Trail
Following a Nature Lover: Birding the Charles Kuralt Trail On the Road with Charles Kuralt…
Birding Trails
Great Florida Birding Trail In 2001, one segment of the proposed four-part Great Florida Birding…
Birding Trails: A Brief History
North America’s New Birding Trails Adapted from an article by MEL WHITE BWD’s first article…
How to Choose a Birding Tour
Tips on Choosing a Birding Tour With all the choices out there, finding the right…